Turtle taken into custody after trying to flee from deputies

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After a short pursuit, this runaway turtle was taken into custody without incident. After posing for a few fun photos to document the chase, Eagle Police and Ada County Sheriff's deputies placed the turtle into protective custody until he could be reunited with his owner. "We are happy to report he is back at home with his owner," The Ada County Sheriff's Office said on its Facebook page.